Meet Our Staff – Nathan

Every month, we will interview a different member of the Source Direct team! This week, lets chat with Nathan, our Client Networking Director and Sales Manager.

Q: Tell us a little about your position with Source Direct.

A: I was hired at Source Direct to handle Client Networking, Acquisition of New Inventors, and Retail/Online Sales of new products. Pretty much, to sum it all up, I make sure that you feel comfortable with Source Direct when you start working with us, and then I sell your products when the manufacturing has completed. I will be the first person you deal with, and the last!

Q: What inspired you to take on a career helping inventors?

A: I’m a creative guy. I love technology, design, art, innovation, and new products. Coming from a marketing background, I understand the potential with brand new products, so I decided to bring my knowledge to Source Direct!

Q: Give us a rundown of your day at the office!

A: This is a rather interesting question, mostly because every day is very different for me (I actually like that a lot!). One day, I could be utilizing social media to promote a product, and on another day I could be on the phone with big-box retailers, getting product into the stores and online. I try to keep a schedule, but due to how many inventors we work with, that gets a bit hard!

Q: If someone was thinking about working with Source Direct, how would you convince them to do so?

A: I feel as though our product line speaks for itself. We just unveiled our new Inventor Showcase, which is an online resource and e-commerce store to showcase our brand new products, direct from the manufacturer. Does any other invention company do that? The answer is usually no. Most companies “talk the talk” but can’t “walk the walk”. Ask us about our years of retail success in a niche market – I promise you, it wasn’t easy, but it happened, and is still happening! 

Q: If an aspiring inventor reads this blog, what are some words of wisdom that you may have? 

A: Here are a few things to keep in mind:

  • We don’t take every single item. Yes, we are an a la carte, fee-based company – but that doesn’t mean we will do every product! We have to believe in it as much as you do. If you are struggling with yourself about your product, we can help you.
  • DO NOT SPEND YOUR MONEY WITHOUT DOING RESEARCH! Most invention companies will charge you a flat rate “to make your dreams come true”. Don’t fall into that trap. I hear from people every week who lost a good portion of their available funds to a scam company.
  • Your product/idea is something you value. Do it right the first time. Even if you’ve encountered speedbumps, that’s okay – we have too. The best way to become a great inventor is to learn from mistakes. Our founder, Ed Mauro, has been through everything in the inventing world (he invented many products, including the Club Clean!) – so he has made the mistakes already that will help you in the long run. That’s why we’re here!

Notes from Nathan: I look forward to the opportunity to speak with you! We are real people, with real goals, and a real great attitude! We will do our best to help you in any way we can. Give me a call, and you’ll know we mean business. We offer free consultations and product evaluations.

Thank you for the interview, Nathan! If you want to get in touch with Nathan directly, email Marketing@TheSourceDirect.net or call 888-373-3876, extension 212. Tell him you read his Q&A on the Source Direct Blog!

Our Inventor Store has LAUNCHED!

Howdy, folks! Nathan here. I am the Internet Sales Manager and Client Networking Director for Source Direct. Over the years, we have helped many products see their way to the big box and internet retail stores. I have been working on a new way to showcase our inventors and their products, and what better way than with our own SOURCE DIRECT ONLINE STORE!

Luckily, we were able to secure the name InventorShowcase.net, which is a prime domain and super search-able. Our inventors who complete the manufacturing process with us will be featured on this site as soon as their shipments come in….cool, right? We will be adding more paid ads soon, to bump up traffic and get more visitors to the site.

What does this website feature?

  • Full shopping cart functionality and credit card processing.
  • “Recently Viewed” and “Featured Products” on the right sidebar.
  • Customers have their own accounts to track purchases, change billing/shipping info, and order more products.
  • New items added monthly!

This is just one more perk of working with Source Direct. Our team will expertly guide you through the invention process so you can eventually end up on our store site, as well as many others!

Click here to visit our store today!

Feel free to contact me today at 888-373-3876, extension 212. I love hearing about new and amazing products! Mention this blog and you’ll receive a complimentary analysis of your product, and how we can help you today!

I Have An Idea….now what?

Hello readers! Nathan here – I am the Client Networking Director and Social Media Guru for Source Direct. I am starting this blog as a 5 part series to help inventors see their product to completion. Enjoy this blog, and share with your inventor friends! 

“Okay, I have an idea for an invention…now what do I do?” This is probably one of the most common questions that we usually get asked. The journey to completion of a product can be very exciting – but everything starts with a solid idea. 

You must be very careful. In this age, with social media and information interactivity, it can be very easy to lose track of your confidential thoughts, ideas, and innovations. Many have heard the old saying, “Send a letter to yourself with your idea enclosed…this way nobody can say it’s not originally yours!” Don’t do this! This isn’t a legal way to secure your idea – no matter what anyone says. Make sure that all parties involved in your idea have signed some sort of documentation to keep everything secure.

After you have put all of your thoughts on paper, the very first thing you should do is call us – Source Direct! Our founder, Ed Mauro, is an inventor himself – he’s been in exactly the same place you are now. We can help you go directly from concept to completion, and our 20+ years of experience will speak for itself. We have inventors call us every day, seeking guidance and assistance to make sure that their dream becomes a reality.

Feel free to contact me today at 888-373-3876, extension 212. I love hearing about new and amazing products! Mention this blog and you’ll receive a complimentary analysis of your product, and how we can help you today!

Interview with Ed Mauro, Source Direct Founder

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Our founder, Ed, was interviewed today on the Innovation Divaz radio show!

The Innovation Divaz really know the who, what and why of inventing, and love that they can share their knowledge connections and great women invented products with their audience. Meet Melinda Knight – business woman, inventor and expert social media and celebrity gifting guru! And her co host, Dhana Cohen who has been inventing products, businesses, marketing contests, and events for over 20 years! The Innovation Divaz not only co-host this fantastic talk show, they also run the ULTIMATE connection platform for the entire inventor industry at www.inventorznetwork.com! 

 

Source Direct is a member of the Inventorz Network, and looks forward to the opportunities still to come with their organization! Want to listen to the full interview?

Use the player below:

Source Direct and the United Inventors Association (UIA) – a great pair!

The world can be a scary place for inventors – scams around every corner, shady business deals, and a lack of knowledge on different steps of the inventing process. Due to the rising need of educational resources for inventors, different organizations were formed to help the everyday inventor. The UIA is definitely one of them.

From the UIA Website: 

The UIA is a Federally Registered Non-Profit Educational Foundation. Our commitment is to provide educational resources to the inventing community, while encouraging honest and ethical business practices within the industry service providers. If you are not a member of the UIA we invite you to join the thousands of other inventors who are. It’s Quick, It’s Simple…and It’s Free. 

Source Direct has been working with the UIA for years, and subsequently, helping many inventors who need it! Networking with reputable organizations is one way to make your dreams a reality, especially if you are an inventor. If you are interested in joining the UIA, click this link! Membership is free!

Do you have an idea for a product? Call us today – 888-373-3876, extension 212!

We offer free consultations! Don’t delay – call today!

 

 

 

SUCCESS STORY: Time to Brush!

Spotlight On: Time to Brush – http://www.timetobrush.com/

About the Product: This amazing toothbrush and toothpaste caddy holds toothbrushes and different brands to suit the entire family and keep your dental appliances clean and neatly put away.  Time To Brush is a complete dental station designed to teach your children proper hygiene at an early age. Good brushing habits established early can prevent gum, tooth & mouth issues later in life. Your child will relate to Bobby Brush as he shows your child a fun way to ongoing dental health. Educates children on how to brush correctly with a fun 2 minute animated audio/video that walks children through where and how long to brush each section of the mouth. Bobby Brush will teach your children to always brush properly and thoroughly for maximum clean. Includes “Why Children Need To Brush For Two Minutes” – a handy guide written by a pediatric dentist.

Testimonial from the Inventor: My name is Winston Lawer, President & Owner of The Good Habits Company located in Minneapolis MN. Ed asked if I would reach out with some feedback from our experience working with Source Direct.

I came to Ed with a product that was rather complex and involved electronics. I used to source companies in China and India on my own and decided to try Source Direct and to let Ed Mauro do all the work since he doesn’t capitalize on the project unless we generate income.

Ed worked with me along the way and fielded my questions, followed my instructions and offered feedback along the way. Things have worked out nicely on our first run with Ed and we are in the process of looking over another project we have in development and are going to have Ed source it as well.

He is a gentleman with experience and is a respectable man who knows his field. I can say this because I know from sourcing myself and my personal experience working with Ed he gets things done correctly and knows how to.

Do you have an idea for a product? Call us today – 888-373-3876, extension 212!

We offer free consultations! Don’t delay – call today!